Staff Selection Commission Paper Pattern

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Tier-1

Part A (General Intelligence & General Awareness)--100 questions
Max. marks –100
Time duration --2 Hrs

Part B (Arithmetic) )--100 questions
Max. marks --100
Time duration --2 Hrs

Both Papers will be provided in both English and Hindi language.

Both Papers will be objective type question papers.

Tier 1 Syllabus:-

Part A :a) General Intelligence: It would include questions on analogies, , decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgement verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.

Part A :b) General Awareness: Questions designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person.

The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, economic scene, General polity and scientific research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline

Part B :Arithmetic: This part will include questions on problems relating to number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and time etc.

Tier 2 (Main Competitive Exam):-

Paper Subject Max Marks Time Duration
I General Studies 200 3 Hrs

II English 100 2 Hrs

III Arithmetic 200 3 Hrs

IV Language Comprehension (English)100 2 Hrs

V Communication Skill & writing ability 200 2 Hrs

VI Hindi (only for Delhi Police)100 2 Hrs

Personality Test (Tier 3):-

Paper Name of Subject Max Marks
Paper-I

Part-A General English 50

Part-B General Studies 50

Paper-I Arithmetic 100

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SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Pattern


erial No. Sections No. of Questions Total Marks Time Allotted
1 General Intelligence and Reasoning 25 50 A cumulative time of 60 minutes
2 General Awareness 25 50
3 Quantitative Aptitude 25 50
4 English Comprehension 25 50
Total 100 200



SSC CGL Tier-2 Exam Pattern

Serial No. Sections No. of Questions Total Marks Time Allotted
1 Quantitative Ability 100 200 2 hours
2 English Language and Comprehension 200 200 2 hours
3 Statistics 100 200 2 hours
4 General Studies (Finance and Economics) 100 200 2 hours



SSC CGL Tier-3 Exam Pattern

Subject Marks Time
Descriptive Paper in English/Hindi (Writing of Essay, Precis, Letter, Application etc.) 100 marks 1 hour or 60 minutes


Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Mode Examination:
(1) General Intelligence & Reasoning: It would include questions of both verbal and nonverbal
type. The test will include questions on analogies, similarities and differences, space
visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory,
discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure
classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc. The test will also include
questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and
their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.
General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general
awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also
be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation
and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test
will also include questions relating to India and its Neighboring countries especially

pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including
Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not
require a special study of any discipline.

For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability /cerebral palsy affected candidates and
opting for scribe there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the
General Intelligence & Reasoning / General Awareness Paper.
English Language & Comprehension: In addition to the testing of candidates'
understanding of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure,
synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. his/her writing ability, would also be tested.


(2) Skill test in Stenography:
Candidates who obtain the qualifying marks in the Examination as may be prescribed
by the Commission will only be called for the Skill Test. Commission may also prescribe
qualifying marks in each part of Examination. The skill test will be of qualifying nature and
the Commission will fix the qualifying standards in the skill test for different categories of
candidates.

The candidates will have to appear for the stenography test. The candidates will be given one
dictation for 10 minutes in English / Hindi at the speed of 100 w.p.m. for the post of
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and 80 w.p.m. for the post of Stenographer Grade ‘D’. The matter
will have to be transcribed on compute. The transcription time is as follows:-

For Stenographer Grade ‘D’: 50 minutes (English)
65 minutes (Hindi)
For Stenographer Grade ‘C’: 40 minutes (English)
55 Minutes (Hindi)